On Monday June 18th, Bangkok based high society celebrity Khun Sumanee Guna Kasem and her entourage of 9 checked into the Amari Hua Hin Resort. Joining Khun Sumanee was her son, Khun Vachiramond “Pu” Gunakasemtanawat. Khun Phanuphan Buasuang, the General Manager of the Amari was on hand to present her…
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What is your full name and age? Ronald Rueda Y’ Ramirez I’m 35 years old. What is your current Job Position? General Manager. How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin? I first visited Hua Hin sometime 3 years ago (2015) to participate in…
On May 18th, the inaugural flight of Air Asia’s new route, Kuala Lumpur, Hua Hin & back, flew in to Hua Hin with much fanfare. Disembarking guests were greeted by Thai dancers, the Mayor of Hua Hin and a terminal full of dignitaries. An interesting story, but, an even greater…
As Hollywood’s preeminent hair-treatment expert, Philip B, the professional name of Philip Berkovitz, has garnered international praise for his visionary approach to hair, scalp and body-care treatments. His award-winning blends, all based on pure botanicals and essential oils at potent, unheard-of-in-the-industry concentrations, have dramatically changed the way the world perceives…
In the American State of Kentucky, about 20 miles West of Lexington, along the banks of the Kentucky river, is a factory, a distillery actually, that manufactures the great American invention known as bourbon. Up the road is a 3-generational family called the Russell’s. For the last 64 years they…
Hong Kong based Helen Ma is a renowned beauty queen and co-founder of the online magazine Helen Ma Loves Muse. Together with two of her friends, she founded production company The S3, which bridges the fashion and beauty industry between Europe and Asia. Helen is the mother of Shyme and…
Bill Heinecke is a business legend. Heinecke moved to Bangkok in 1963 at age 14 with his family, having previously lived in Japan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Bill attended the International School in Bangkok but was more interested in go-karting than studying. He approached the editor of the now defunct…
Chef Xavier Charest-Réhel is the exciting new Head Chef at Big Fish & Bar, the seafront dining destination at Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. A Canadian national, Chef Xavier is only 25 but has a lifetime of culinary experience, having been born into a family of chefs and worked…
Back in 1987 the song Heaven Is A Place On Earth launched Belinda Carlisle’s solo career globally. Before going solo Belinda had attained stardom for being the lead singer of the Go Go’s, one of the most successful female bands of all time. It’s been 40 years since the punk-influenced…
Longtime Hua Hin resident Constance “Connie” Heinecke sadly passed away on November 7th at the age of 98. Connie moved to Hua Hin in 1989 with her husband Roy who died 4 years later of cancer. Connie was very active in the community and could be seen regularly in the…